Tue 19 May Doors 3:45 pm
Event 4:45 pm to 7:00 pm
Sonny McSwine's, 46 Lower main St, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,
Letterkenny F92 K40K
The first Pint of Science Ireland in Letterkenny explores exciting topics from cyberpsychology and privacy frameworks to smart farming and social enterprises. Join us on May 18th to gain a multidisciplinary perspective of how intelligent technology is shaping our society!

Human-AI Collaboration: A Study on Self-Efficacy and Professional Identity among UX-UI Designers

Fernanda Cadena (Business Analyst | MSc Candidate (Cyberpsychology) at ATU)
This talk explores how AI is reshaping the human experience of work through the lens of cyberpsychology. Focusing on impacts on decision-making autonomy and evolving professional identity, it examines how UX/UI designers navigate collaboration with intelligent systems. Drawing on research into self-efficacy and human-AI interaction, the session highlights both the opportunities and tensions emerging as designers transition from sole creators to partners in AI-driven environments.
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A Privacy-Preserving Hardware-Assisted Trust Framework for Resource-Constrained IoT Systems

Kesara Wimal (PhD Researcher)
This talk describes how to combine blockchain and unique hardware fingerprints to build more secure, decentralised systems that protect devices and data without relying on central authorities.
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AI for Smart Farming - Current challenges and prospective solutions

Muhammad Jawad Bashir (PhD Student)
This talk examines the role of artificial intelligence in advancing smart farming, focusing on current challenges such as data reliability, infrastructure limitations, and barriers to adoption. It also explores emerging solutions that leverage AI to enhance productivity, sustainability, and decision-making in agriculture, offering insights into how technology can better align with real-world farming needs.
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Social Enterprise & Digitalisation

Saw Sandi Maung (2nd Year PhD Student )
This talk explores how digitalisation is transforming social enterprises, enabling them to scale impact, improve efficiency, and reach wider communities. It considers both the opportunities and challenges of adopting digital tools, highlighting how mission-driven organisations can harness technology in ways that remain ethical, inclusive, and aligned with their social purpose.
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